Now everyone is presumed to be a donor unless they opt out of the organ donation register.

The police said he took his own life after a row with his fiancée - but his family say questions still remain about how he died.

Criticism of plans for vaccine "passports" to allow access to pubs and restaurants features on the front pages.

Organisers said there were "still too many uncertainties" over the restrictions at the end of July.

Paul McKeigue shared information with a man who hinted he was a Russian agent, to discredit an NGO.

John McGinn's spectacular overhead kick salvaged a deserved late draw for Scotland against Austria in their World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign opener at Hampden.

Scotland narrowly missed a 100% target but renewables output has tripled in the last 10 years.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross says May's election is a choice between recovery from Covid-19 or indyref2.

A bomb disposal team were called to examine a suspicious item in the grounds of the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh.

The Scottish government praised staff for their "service and dedication" during the Covid pandemic.

The SNP MP announced she would be away from her duties but her constituency office would keep operating.

More than two thirds of children in poverty live in a household with someone in paid work, stats show.

Celtic captain Scott Brown signs a pre-contract with Premiership rivals Aberdeen, the Pittodrie club confirms.

The remains of the man and the woman were uncovered as part of work to build new tramway in Edinburgh.

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Two separate studies suggest women under 50 have worse long-term outcomes after being in hospital with Covid.

In the year since the first Covid lockdown, what have been the key moments in Scotland's pandemic?

More details of how Scotland will emerge from lockdown have been announced - here's how the rules are expected to relax.

The Scottish and UK governments have published their timetables for easing of lockdown restrictions.

With the countdown to lockdown easing under way we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

From 26 April, it is expected all parts of Scotland currently in level 4 will move down to a "modified" level 3.

A Scottish doctor is widely credited with inventing the hypodermic syringe - a crucial tool in the battle against Covid.

Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

Deaths among the oldest age group are falling, but is this "hard evidence" the vaccine is working?

As the new managed quarantine regime starts, we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

Using World Health Organization measures, it is possible to chart Scotland's progress in tackling Covid-19.

BBC Scotland has rounded up what we know so far about how the return to the classroom will be rolled out.

Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

The "priceless" work in Aberdeen is described as having been looted by British soldiers in Africa in 1897.

BBC Scotland's Iain MacInnes looks at Covid's impact on the isles of Skye, Barra and Tiree.

Paul Henderson spent 30 days in ICU and was put in an induced coma when he caught Covid a year ago.

The names Roman, Billie and Maeve are becoming increasingly popular in Scotland, but Isla and Jack top the chart.

The first minister's position is stronger than it has been for weeks - but her government has not escaped criticism.

The bitter dispute between two central characters in the Scottish independence movement is nearing its climax.

Does the Scottish government's draft referendum bill mean indyref2 is now inevitable?

Paul Henderson was among the first of a sudden wave of coronavirus patients that filled Scotland's hospitals a year ago.

Four young Scots share the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on their lives over the past year.

Angus, one of the BBC’s Young Reporters, shows us around the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh

Four mums share their experiences of having a baby amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Tom Philip has spoken about his experience with over-exercising and strict dieting to hide his poor mental health.

We are looking for people from all parts of Scotland to join our voter panel in the run up to May's Holyrood election.

Elections to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments will be held on 6 May.

John McGinn believed he was offside as he netted a fine overhead kick to salvage a draw for Scotland against Austria at Hampden Park.

Former Scotland captain Andy Nicol reflects on some of his most memorable Five/Six Nations moments.

Rangers players face over Scottish FA disciplinary action as Roy Keane is backed for Celtic job.

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is becoming "hacked off" by coverage of his side's title-deciding Six Nations finale against France.